Honors at URI is a specialized academic program designed for a diverse community of engaged learners and intellectually curious students. It offers small, discussion-based classes that foster deeper exploration, broader perspectives, and more complex discussions. The program provides a supportive environment for academic growth, interdisciplinary learning, meaningful collaboration, and connections between students, their peers and faculty.
Why join Honors at URI?
| A collegial community | Individualized support | Produce your own research |
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| No matter what your major is, our Honors staff and faculty will get to know you personally through one-on-one advising and meetings with faculty mentors. You’ll get the advising, support, and guidance you need for your unique goals and interests. | No matter what your major is, our Honors staff and faculty will get to know you personally through one-on-one advising and meetings with faculty mentors. You’ll get the advising, support, and guidance you need for your unique goals and interests. | The Honors Project allows you to work closely with a faculty mentor of your choosing on a semester- or year-long research project or creative work. Intellectually and creatively, this project is whatever you dream it to be. |
The 2025 URI Honors Colloquium
Learn more about the 2025 Honors Colloquium, Education, Behind the Curtains.
Unique opportunities
